University of Richmond Athletics
2001 Football Individual Review
11/27/2001 | Football
Nov. 27, 2001
2001 Football Individual Review
The Spiders finished the 2001 football season at 3-8 overall, 3-6 in Atlantic 10 action. There were many individual and team triumphs along the way. The Spiders rush offense ranked eighth nationally, while it rush defense ranked seventh. Richmond's scoring defense finished 13th in the nation, while its total defense was 11th. The following is an individualized look at the 2001 Richmond Spiders:
#1 J.R. Purnell ... The senior running back played in all 11 games, starting six ... ranked third on the team with 450 rushing yards ... averaged 40.9 yards per game ... scored four rushing touchdowns ... Spiders were 3-0 when Purnell scored a rushing touchdown ... averaged 4.3 yards/carry ... ran for a season-high 76 yards on 15 carries at UMass (Nov. 23) ... scored two touchdowns against the Minutemen ... ran for 70 yards on 16 carries and one touchdown against Rhode Island (Oct. 25).
#2 Rashad Smith ... The sophomore defensive back played in seven games ... made 12 tackles (10 solo) ... had two pass break ups ... tied a season a season-high with three tackles at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22) and against Villanova (Sept. 29) ... both breakups came against the Wildcats.
#3 Ryan Tolhurst ... The senior wide receiver played in three games ... missed majority of season with leg and Achilles injuries ... made seven catches for 140 yards ... averaged a team-high 46.7 receiving yards per game ... had six catches for 117 yards at Virginia (Sept. 1).
#4 Chad Blackstock ... The senior safety started all 11 games ... ranked fifth on the team with 66 tackles (42 solo) ... led team with four interceptions ... had five pass breakups and two tackles for loss ... recorded double-digit tackles three times ... led team and made season-high 12 stops at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22) ... made nine unassisted tackles at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... had two interceptions, returning one a team season-best 32 yards, at UMass (Nov. 23).
#5 Jason Houston ... The sophomore tight end played in eight games ... majority of time was on special teams ... made three tackles ... had season-high two stops against Hofstra (Nov. 3).
#6 Claude Diggs ... The junior fullback played in all 11 games, making three starts ... ranked fourth on the team with 326 rushing yards ... averaged 4.3 yards/carry ... scored lone touchdown of the season at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... ran for a season-high 69 yards on a season-high 13 attempts against Rhode Island (Oct. 25) ... season-long 33-yard rush against the Rams.
#7 Adrian Archie ... The junior linebacker played in all 11 games, making 10 starts ... led team and ranked 14th in the Atlantic 10 with 89 tackles ... tied for team lead with 52 solo tackles ... made seven tackles for loss and two sacks ... had four quarterback hurries and one fumble recovery ... recorded four double-digit tackles games ... led team in tackles three times ... tied season-high with 14 tackles at Maine (Oct. 6) and at Northeastern (Oct. 20) ... made 12 tackles, two for loss, and recovered a fumble at Delaware (Nov. 10) ... had a tackle for loss in each of the first three games.
#8 Clement Johnson ... The freshman defensive back played in 10 games ... made 15 tackles (12 solo) ... made one interception against Hofstra ... made a season-high four stops, all solo, at UMass (Nov. 23) ... made three stops against Hofstra.
#9 Cordell Roane ... The junior played in all 11 games ... started five games at quarterback and also saw time as running back, wide-out, kick return and punt return ... led team with 719 rushing yards ... averaged 65.4 yards/game ... also led team with 1,073 yards of total offense and 1,110 all-purpose yards ... averaged 4.4 yards/carry and tallied a team-high 162 attempts ... scored three rushing touchdowns and threw for three others ... entered the record books with a superman performance against Hofstra (Nov. 3) ... now ranks second on Richmond's all-time single-game list with 246 rushing yards and is tied for second with 402 total yards against the Pride ... carried 37 times, tied for sixth all-time ... also threw for 156 yards, a touchdown and ran for two scores ... earned Atlantic 10 Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his performance ... also eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark at James Madison (128) and against Rhode Island (111) ... made six catches for 55 yards against Villanova (Sept. 29).
#10 Jason Hill ... The senior cornerback started all 11 games ... ranked eighth on the team with 38 tackles (28 solo) ... led team and ranked second in the Atlantic 10 Conference with 11 pass break ups ... made two interceptions and one tackle for loss ... made first interception of season at Maine (Oct. 6) and then made another in next game, at James Madison (Oct. 13) ...tied for 11th on Richmond's all-time interceptions list with eight career picks ... made season-high nine tackles (seven solo) at Virginia (Sept. 1).
#11 Fred Hanes ... The senior defensive lineman played in all 11 games, making one start (at Delaware) ... made 27 tackles (16 solo) ... had four tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and four quarterback hurries ... made season-high six tackles at Northeastern (Oct. 20) ... made five stops, two for loss, against Hofstra (Nov. 3) ... made three tackles and one sack in collegiate finale, at UMass (Nov. 23).
#12 D'Arcy Wills ... The senior quarterback played in two games ... missed final nine games after separating shoulder at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22) ... ran for 78 yards and passed for 92 yards ... ran for 48 yards on 11 carries at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... threw for 76 yards on a 5-of-12 passing against the Cavaliers.
#13 David Giles ... The senior defensive back played in two games ... missed final nine games with wrist injury ... made 14 tackles (five solo) ... made season-high nine stops at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22) ... made five stops at Virginia (Sept. 1).
#14 Warith Alkebu-Lan ... The junior running back played in seven games ... saw extended time on special teams ... ran 12 times for 56 yards ... rushed for a season-high 19 yards on three attempts against Rhode Island (Oct. 27).
#15 Sean Gustus ... The senior quarterback started six games ... missed five games with shoulder injury ... ranked second on the team with 458 rushing yards ... led team with 503 passing yards (83.8 yards/game) ... completed 35-of-69 pass attempts (50.7 percent) ... led team in rushing four times ... scored five rushing touchdowns (two at Vanderbilt) ... compiled a career-high 168 rushing yards on 24 carries at UMass (Nov. 23) ... threw for 125 yards at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22).
#16 Mark Thompson ... The junior linebacker started all 11 games ... ranked second on the team with 82 tackles ... tied for team lead with 52 solo stops ... led team and ranked fourth in the Atlantic 10 with 18 tackles for loss ... also recorded two sacks and two fumble recoveries ... had seven-or-more tackles in eight games ... made one interception, returning it 12 yards for a touchdown on second play of the game at James Madison (Oct. 13) ... led team and recorded season-high 13 tackles (10 solo) at Maine (Oct. 6) ... also recorded double-digit effort with 11 stops against Hofstra (Nov. 3) ... made six tackles for loss, one sack, against the Pride ... made seven tackles, four for loss, against Villanova (Sept. 29).
#18 Ramon Richeson ... The junior safety played in all 11 games, making nine starts ... ranked fourth on the team and led the secondary with 72 tackles (47 solo) ... had three tackles for loss, three sacks ... forced one fumble ... had four games with double-digit tackles ... led team with season-high 12 tackles at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... made 10 stops against Villanova (Sept. 29), at Maine (Oct. 6) and at Northeastern (Oct. 20) ... had nine solo stops against the Huskies ... also recorded a sack against Villanova and Maine ... converted Richmond's only fake punt, running it 43 yards at Delaware (Nov. 10).
#19 Tony Conti ... The junior quarterback played in two games ... served as team's backup for most of the season.
#20 Kenny Dantzler ... The sophomore running back played in 10 games ... ran for 208 yards on 56 carries ... the Spiders' best kick return man, he returned 14 kicks for 318 yards ... average of 22.7 ranked 50th in the nation ... season-long 54-yard kick return against Hofstra (Nov. 3) ... ran for season-high 50 yard on season-high 11 carries at James Madison (Oct. 13) ... gained 40 yards on nine carries at Northeastern (Oct. 20).
#21 David Edwards ... The sophomore running back played in all 11 games, starting four ... compiled 117 rushing yards on 30 attempts ... scored first two rushing touchdowns of his career against Villanova (Sept. 29) ... made one reception for 20 yards against the Wildcats ... ran for a season-high 23 yards at Maine (Oct. 6).
#22 Matt Barkley ... The junior defensive back played in three games ... saw time in the defensive secondary and on special teams.
#23 Chris Fields ... The freshman defensive back played in eight games ... saw time in the defensive secondary and on special teams.
#25 Antoine Newsome ... The freshman wide receiver played in three games ... saw time on special teams ... made two tackles against Hofstra (Nov. 3).
#27 Walter Blue ... The senior linebacker played in all 11 games, making one start ... made 26 tackles (20 solo) ... had five tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries and one pass break up ... made season-high six tackles, four solo, against William & Mary (Nov. 17) ... made one tackle for loss against the Tribe ... had four stops and one tackle for loss at Virginia (Sept. 1).
#31 Maurice Newbill ... The junior defensive back started all 11 games ... ranked third on the team with 77 tackles (38 solo) ... had four tackles for loss, two sacks ... tied for second on the team with five pass breakups ... made six-or-more tackles in eight games ... had season-high 13 tackles at Maine (Oct. 6) ... made 10 stops at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22) ... had a 13-yard sack against Hofstra (Nov. 3) ... also broke up a pass against the Pride.
#32 Jonathan Wilfong ... The senior defensive end started all 11 games ... ranked sixth on the team with 61 tackles (42 solo) ... led the team and tied for Atlantic 10 lead with 9.5 sacks ... ranked second on team and seventh in A-10 with 16 tackles for loss ... had three fumble recoveries and forced another ... intercepted lone pass of season at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... made season-high 10 tackles in front of hometown crowd at James Madison (Oct. 13) ... had four tackles for loss, three sacks, against the Dukes ... made seven tackles, three for loss and two sacks, at Northeastern (Oct. 20).
#33 Jermaine Slade ... The junior linebacker played in 11 games, making three starts ... had 33 tackles (18 solo) ... made five tackles for loss and one sack ... also forced a fumble ... made season-high nine stops (six solo) at Maine (Oct. 6) ... had eight tackles at Northeastern (Oct. 20) ... recorded three tackles for loss against William & Mary (Nov. 17).
#37 Brandon Neuman ... The freshman fullback played in one game ... served as backup before injuring ankle.
#38 Randy Witham ... The senior defensive end played in two games ... missed most of the season after tearing a bicep ... made 15 tackles (12 solo) ... recorded 10 tackles, one sack, and recovered a fumble at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... made five stops at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22).
#39 Deashawn Goddard ... The junior defensive back played in all 11 games ... saw most time on special teams and nickel packages ... made seven tackles (four solo) ... had season-high three stops at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... also made lone tackle for loss against the Cavaliers.
#42 Ike Sanni ... The sophomore defensive end played in all 11 games ... recorded nine tackles (three solo) ... recorded half of a sack at UMass (Nov. 23) ... tied season-high two tackles three times - at Northeastern (Oct. 20), vs. Rhode Island (Oct. 27) and at UMass (Nov. 23).
#44 Danny Young ... The freshman running back played in six games ... saw most time on special teams ... returned two kicks ... season-long 25-yard return against Hofstra (Nov. 3) ... recorded seven tackles (six solo).
#45 Scott Fulton ... The senior fullback played in nine games, starting eight ... ranked fifth on the team with 237 rushing yards ... was never brought down for a loss in 61 attempts ... averaged 3.9 yards per carry ... scored two touchdowns - at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22) and at UMass (Nov. 23) ... rushed for a season-high 74 yards on a season-high 12 carries against William & Mary (Nov. 17) ... ran for 41 yards on 10 carries at UMass.
#47 Doug Kirchner ... The junior kicker played in all 11 games ... led team with 43 points ... was 8-of-14 in field goals and 19-of-23 in extra points ... made first three field goal attempts of the season ... longest field goal was 46 yards at Delaware (Nov. 10) ... was 5-for-5 in PATs at UMass (Nov. 23) ... became program's all-time extra points kicked leader with 72 PATs.
#48 Vinnie Murray ... The junior punter played in all 11 games ... averaged 35.7 yards per punt in 63 attempts ... dropped 21 inside opponents' 20-yard-line ... had four punts of 50+ yards ... forced 17 fair catches ... booted season-long 68-yard punt against Rhode Island (Oct. 27) ... kicked a 60-yarder at James Madison (Oct. 13) ... placed four inside the Dukes' 20.
#51 David Pustylnik ... The senior center started 10 games ... missed one game with leg injury ... helped lead team to second most rushing yards in program history (2,748).
#52 Philip Janney ... The sophomore linebacker played in six games ... saw most time on special teams ... made lone tackle of the season against Rhode Island (Oct. 27).
#53 Andrew Bogle ... The senior defensive lineman played in all 11 games, starting 10 ... ranked ninth on the team with 34 tackles (15 solo) ... made nine tackles for loss and one sack ... recovered two fumbles and forced another ... made a season-high eight tackles at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... also had two tackles for loss against the Cavaliers ... led team with five tackles, three for loss, at UMass (Nov. 23) ... had five stops and lone sack of season at Maine (Oct. 6).
#59 Randy West ... The freshman center played in three games, making one start ... first start of collegiate career came at Northeastern (Oct. 20).
#60 Chris Collier ... The junior offensive lineman played in all 11 games ... served as the team's long snapper.
#65 Tom Propst ... The junior offensive lineman played in two games ... served as back up before breaking leg at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22).
#66 Clifton Coker ... The freshman defensive lineman played in five games ... made one tackle, against Rhode Island (Oct. 27).
#72 Ken Farrar ... The senior offensive lineman started all 11 games ... helped lead team to second most rushing yards in program history (2,748).
#73 Jon Wilson ... The sophomore offensive lineman played in nine games, making one start ... first collegiate start came at Delaware (Nov. 10).
#74 Art Rayner ... The freshman offensive lineman played in two games.
#75 Josh Burnette ... The sophomore offensive lineman started all 11 game ... helped lead team to second most rushing yards in program history (2,748).
#76 Joe Wilson ... The sophomore offensive lineman started 10 games ... missed one game with injury... helped lead team to second most rushing yards in program history (2,748).
#77 Justin McElfish ... The junior offensive lineman started all 11 games ... ... helped lead team to second most rushing yards in program history (2,748).
#78 Ben Von Schuch ... The sophomore offensive lineman played in two games.
#80 Jake Schools ... The freshman wide receiver played in seven games ... made two catches for 10 yards ... first collegiate reception went for three yards, at Northeastern (Oct. 20) ... made a seven-yard reception against Hofstra (Nov. 3).
#81 Dan McNair ... The junior wide receiver played in 10 games, making six starts ... led the team with 17 receptions ... ranked second with 215 receiving yards ... averaged 21.5 receiving yards/game ... made three catches for season-high 69 yards at Vanderbilt (Sept. 22) ... also was the Spiders' top punt return man ... returned 19 kicks for 110 yards (5.8 yards/return).
#82 Boyd Ouden ... The sophomore wide receiver played in 11 games, making six starts ... tied for second on the team with 14 catches ... led team with 221 receiving yards ... made four touchdown receptions ... caught a 50-yard touchdown strike against William & Mary (Nov. 17) ... recorded season-high 58 yards on four receptions against Hofstra (Nov. 3) ... also had four rushes for 74 yards ... first attempt of career was a 74-yard end around for a touchdown against Villanova (Sept. 29).
#84 Josh Spraker ... The senior defensive lineman started all 11 games ... ranked seventh on the team with 49 tackles (22 solo) ... made nine tackles for loss and four sacks ... led team with eight quarterback hurries ... also recovered one fumble ... tied season-high with seven tackles three times, at Northeastern (Oct. 20), at Delaware (Nov. 10) and vs. William & Mary (Nov. 17) ... also had three tackles for loss against the Tribe ... recorded a sack in each of the final three games.
#87 Matt Muench ... The junior tight end played in seven games ... made one catch, a 13-yarder against William & Mary (Nov. 17) ... also saw time on special teams.
#88 Ronald Samuel ... The senior linebacker played in eight games, starting seven ... missed three games with neck injury ... made 29 tackles (15 solo) ... recorded one tackle for loss at UMass (Nov. 23) ... made a season-high seven tackles at Virginia (Sept. 1) ... made six tackles against Villanova (Sept. 29).
#89 Mike Millard ... The senior tight end started all 11 games ... had one reception, a 42-yard touchdown against Rhode Island (Oct. 27) ... also returned three kicks for 11 yards ... helped lead team to second most rushing yards in program history (2,748).
#90 Lewis Little ... The freshman defensive end played in seven games ... saw most time on special teams ... made three tackles ... recorded season-high two stops against Hofstra (Nov. 3).
#92 Kyle Kupchak ... The sophomore linebacker played in nine games ... saw most time on special teams ... made season-high three tackles at UMass (Nov. 23).
#97 Steve Boyer ... The junior defensive end played in all 11 games, starting the final nine contests ... made 26 tackles (13 solo) ... recorded four tackles for loss and one sack ... made season-high five stops, including one for loss, against Hofstra (Nov. 3) ... had three tackles, two for loss and one sack, against Rhode Island (Oct. 25).
#99 Michael Rogers ... The freshman defensive lineman played in seven games ... made two tackles ... first collegiate stop came against Hofstra (Nov. 3).
